Dealu, Romania

With a population of just over 4,000, Dealu is a sleepy Transylvanian outpost where ethnic Hungarians make up over 95% of residents. While the village is known for its plum brandy, the bureaucratic headaches of living in this remote corner of Romania are a persistent reality. The local population has fluctuated in recent decades, reflecting the region's volatile political history - the community was once part of Hungary, then fell under Romanian control. For the intrepid few who can navigate the region's red tape, Dealu may offer an authentic taste of Székely culture, but it's hardly an easy place to call home.